as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by giving prominent display
the dean's speech underlined some of the impressive accomplishments racked up by members of the graduation class
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Recent Examples of underline
And past debates have underlined the importance of ensuring students feel neither uncomfortable nor guilty about historical wrongs committed by their ancestors.
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Jane Tanaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
This last episode also completes a transition that underlines what The Bear ultimately wants to be about.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Kelson then diagnoses Isla with terminal cancer, underlining his point.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Not one to stay between the width of the goalposts (Box threat, 38 out of 99), and barely a prolific shooter (Shot frequency, 7 out of 99), this underlines the type of player Chelsea are investing in.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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Jane Tanaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
This last episode also completes a transition that underlines what The Bear ultimately wants to be about.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Kelson then diagnoses Isla with terminal cancer, underlining his point.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Not one to stay between the width of the goalposts (Box threat, 38 out of 99), and barely a prolific shooter (Shot frequency, 7 out of 99), this underlines the type of player Chelsea are investing in.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025
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That said, many policymakers have emphasized taking a wait and see approach to monetary policy in the coming months as the economic impact of government policy plays out.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Lawmakers who support using STAR bonds emphasize that taxpayers aren’t on the hook if the projects don’t make enough money to pay back the debt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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In psychology, rituals are known to reduce anxiety and reinforce identity, especially during change.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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“Underline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underline. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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